1994 Dodge Colt Es / Mitsubishi Mirage on 2040-cars
Erwin TN, United States
Body Type:4-DOOR
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 4G93 Mitsubishi
For Sale By:original owner
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Mirage
Trim: ES
Options: Pioneer Stereo, CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Mileage: 212,000
Power Options: Power mirrors, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Sub Model: DODGE COLT ES
Exterior Color: Blue
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Blue
Warranty: none
I am the 57 year-old original owner of this 212,xxx mile car.
The oil and filter have been changed every 3,000 miles, the last ten years with synthetic blend.
It has made a 40 mile round trip every day, 35 of those being interstate miles.
The car runs great, shifts great, drives great, handles like new, and gets 30 mpg.
It uses a quart of oil in about 2,000 miles.
It has a new battery and a fairly new distributor.
The timing belt was replaced at 164,xxx miles, the same time a new head gasket was installed.
Mechanically, I feel the car is excellent and the winner can plan on driving it home.
I had not planned on selling this car, but I had been looking for a 2005-2006 Corolla XRS and finally found one 200 miles from here and bought it. Because I was planning on keeping the Colt, and before I found the XRS, I bought new 205/60R16 Michelins for the Colt and had the 16x7.5 ICW wheels refinished at the same time. I have had these wheels for about ten years and they are true and balance well. The tuner lug nut adapter is included. The tires and refinished wheels have less than 500 miles on them. The wheels were professionally refinished: media blasted and two-part base/clear used. They look like new.
Mechanically, this car is A-1. This is a 100% Japanese-made car and it proves the theories about Japanese cars being longevity champs. It needs nothing mechanically, buy it and drive it immediately. I have most of the service records. The original 14" steel wheels, plastic wheelcovers, and worn-out tires are included with the car, if wanted.
Please look closely at the pictures and email me with any questions you have. You should inspect this car in person before bidding. The high bidder will be expected to buy the car. Please don't win the auction then decide you don't want it.
There is, of course, no warranty, and the car must be picked up locally, or if shipping is desired, the buyer will need to arrange that.
Mitsubishi Mirage for Sale
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